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- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Guided in English
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Ride the express train from Osaka to Kyoto
- Explore Kyoto's temples and tranquil gardens
- Hike the historic Kumano Kodo Trail
- Soak in ancient Yunomine Onsen hot springs
- Visit the grand shrines and Nachi waterfall
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Kyoto
- Day 2 Explore Kyoto (breakfast)
- Day 3 Takijiri to Takahara (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 4 Takahara to Chikatsuyu (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 5 Chikatsuyu to Hongu (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 6 Rest Day in Yunomine Onsen or walk to Dainichi-goe/Akagi-goe (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 7 Along Nakahechi (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 8 Koguchi to Nachi-san (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 9 Kii-Katsuura and onwards by train to Osaka (breakfast)
- Day 10 Rest Day in Osaka (breakfast)
- Day 11 Depart Osaka (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Additional Services

Operated by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Number of tours
457
Age Range
16 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Katherine· April 10th, 2024A wonderful Guide and good food and an interesting itineraryShow more
- Dorothe· April 7th, 2023What an adventure of a lifetime! Kohei Nishido’s genuinely kind, responsive, flexible, and insightful nature made our travel encounters with Japan profoundly life changing. With his heartwarming ability to intertwine the customs and culture of the people with respect to the history and geographical natural beauty of Japan, unique experiences always seemed just around the corner! Our deepest gratitude to all our fellow traveler's who also gave us memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for celebrating our Wedding Anniversary with us!Show more
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- From Tuesday15 Jul, 2025To Friday25 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Wednesday16 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Thursday17 Jul, 2025To Sunday27 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Friday18 Jul, 2025To Monday28 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Saturday19 Jul, 2025To Tuesday29 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Sunday20 Jul, 2025To Wednesday30 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Monday21 Jul, 2025To Thursday31 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Tuesday22 Jul, 2025To Friday1 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Wednesday23 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
- From Thursday24 Jul, 2025To Sunday3 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:US $5,435
What our customers ask about this tour
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Philip
Asked on December 16th, 2023Is this a self-guided tour, i.e., there is no local guide, group to walk with? it's sounds like this from the description. Also, it sounds like I need to buy all the local tickets to trains and busses. What is the weather in this area at the end of December - beginning of January? What is the best time to take this tour - any time or spring?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2023
This is a self-guided tour and the walks are done independently. Train and bus tickets are purchased locally. A popular time to travel is the autumn, for the fall and the colours etc.
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Philip
Traveler•Written December 2023Why the tour lists the number of people in a group? How do you ensure that a person is not lost or get into trouble? How long are the daily walks to get from one destination to the next?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2023
This trip is self-guided with no guide and no group, it is independent walking. Therefore, there are no minimum or maximum numbers for the trip. The accommodations on the trip would reach out to Headwater if you had not checked into the accommodation before 7pm. Alternatively, we also provide the contact number for our local agent should you need any assistance.
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Philip
Traveler•Written December 2023Is it safe for a single woman to take this trip/walks? I believe English speaking is rare in Kumano Kodo, so it will present some difficulty in case a tourist is lost or needs help. Could I talk to someone who took this tour?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2023
Solo travellers are welcome onto the Walk the Kumano Kodo Trail. However, you would need to be comfortable with walking independently sometimes on remote routes and Mountain Trails, being mindful of bears. English is not widely spoken in this area. Should you get lost we do have an overseas agent whom can assist over the phone if needed.
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Kerry
Asked on September 10th, 2023Is the flight included in this package?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2023
Walk the Kumano Kodo is a self-guided holiday with no guide and no group, it would be independent walking. The holiday will take in level 2+ walks which are moderate to challenging. This trip would be suitable if you are looking to walk 4-6 hours and confident with daily ascents and descents of up to 700m. The tour only price is £3299 per person, and the air inclusive price is from £4299 (depending on flight pricing). The single supplement is £712.00.
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